WEEKLY SUMMARY: During the week of February 13-19, deputies responded to 1,681 calls for service throughout the community.

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: On February 14 at 5:52 a.m. DFC R. Weems responded to the area of Hillside Drive and Long Beach Road for the report of damaged mailboxes. DFC Weems recovered thirteen mailboxes that had been knocked from their posts or severely damaged. One section of vinyl fencing had also been damaged. Total estimated loss is $350. Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC Weems at 410-535-2800.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: DFC J. Norton conducted a traffic stop on February 14 at 5:50 p.m. on 8th Street and Dayton Avenue in North Beach. He found the driver, later identified as John Bartholomew Noone, 49 of Rose Haven, to be under the influence of alcohol. While placing Noone under arrest, Noone became loud and started screaming profanity at the deputy. Noone was also charged with disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order.

DRUG ARREST: After stopping a driver for speeding on Md. Rt. 4 and Calvert Beach Road in St. Leonard on February 16 at 3:33 a.m. Cpl. G. Shrawder found him to be under the influence of alcohol and to have suspected drugs in the vehicle. Shrawder arrested Gary Russell Abbott, 38 of Morningside, and charged him with DUI, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, rolling papers.

THEFT: DFC M. Robshaw arrested Miguel Angel Cabrera, 35 of Bowie, when he apprehended him in the woods after Cabrera tried to flee on February 16 at about 10:06 p.m. Robshaw had received information that Cabrera's vehicle was weaving all over the roadway on Md. Rt. 4 just prior to Md. Rt. 2 in Sunderland. Robshaw observed the suspect vehicle at the Sunderland 7-11 convenience store and attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle turned onto Md. Rt. 2, stopping at Sunderland Drive where the driver ran from the vehicle into the woods. Robshaw apprehended the driver and arrested him. Employees of the 7-11 store advised that the suspect had entered the store and attempted to steal items. The suspect later advised Robshaw that the employees had been trying to rob him. Cabrera was charged with theft less than $100, false statement to a police officer, fleeing and eluding, DUI, driving on a revoked license and numerous other traffic violations.

BURGLARY: A home on El Dorado Drive in Lusby was burglarized and a laptop computer valued at $100 was stolen. The burglary was discovered on February 18 but it is unknown when it may have occurred. Cpl. S. Parrish is investigating.

DISORDERLY: On February 18 at 3:33 p.m. DFC R. Kreps responded to the North East Community Center in Chesapeake Beach in reference to an intoxicated subject harassing patrons and refusing to leave. Kreps made contact with the suspect, later identified as Frederick Emmett Donahue, 51 of Chesapeake Beach, who became belligerent. Donahue was ultimately arrested after being taken to the ground and was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

FLEEING & ELUDING: On February 19 at 2:47 a.m. while traveling south on Gunsmoke Trail in Lusby, DFC J. Smith observed an oncoming vehicle traveling toward him in the southbound lane. DFC Smith swerved to avoid striking the vehicle and turned around attempting to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle ran a stop sign and accelerated to speeds in excess of 85 mph. The vehicle finally stopped on Rafael Road and the driver jumped out. DFC Smith apprehended him and arrested the driver identified as Michael Anthony Green, 35 of Lusby. Green initially gave a false name. Green was charged with false statement, obstructing and hindering a police officer and numerous traffic violations.